Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Eugene, Oregon
Honored By
M/Sgt. Russell Rulau
Relationship
Comrade
SERVED IN WWII ABOARD THE LIGHT CRUISER USS MONTPELIER, THE LEGENDARY 'MIGHTY MONTY', FOR 3-1/2 YEARS, INCLUDING THE GUADALCANAL AND BOUGAINVILLE ACTIONS FROM JANUARY 1943 THROUGH MAY 1944. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945. AWARDED SOLOMON ISLANDS 1992, 50TH ANNIVERSARY DECORATION IN 2002.